Saturday, January 14, 2017 NBA Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
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| PG | John Wall |
| PG | Chris Paul |
| SG | Danny Green |
| SG | E’Twaun Moore |
| SF | Robert Covington |
| SF | Kawhi Leonard |
| PF | Julius Randle |
| PF | Nerlens Noel |
| C | DeAndre Jordan |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 341.63 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Paul | LAC | $9,500 | 45.65 | 4.81 |
| John Wall | WAS | $9,700 | 42.48 | 4.38 |
| Eric Bledsoe | PHO | $7,700 | 34.00 | 4.41 |
| Jrue Holiday | NO | $6,800 | 30.59 | 4.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Rivers | LAC | $4,300 | 25.07 | 5.83 |
| Tony Parker | SA | $4,800 | 24.91 | 5.19 |
| T.J. McConnell | PHI | $5,400 | 27.17 | 5.03 |
| Elfrid Payton | ORL | $4,800 | 24.02 | 5.00 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwyane Wade | CHI | $7,200 | 31.96 | 4.44 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,000 | 31.73 | 4.53 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $6,300 | 27.81 | 4.41 |
| J.J. Redick | LAC | $4,800 | 27.66 | 5.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.J. Redick | LAC | $4,800 | 27.66 | 5.76 |
| Jamal Crawford | LAC | $3,800 | 19.74 | 5.19 |
| Buddy Hield | NO | $4,100 | 20.79 | 5.07 |
| Rodney Hood | UTA | $4,200 | 21.16 | 5.04 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $8,700 | 40.70 | 4.68 |
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $9,600 | 36.84 | 3.84 |
| Gordon Hayward | UTA | $7,600 | 32.98 | 4.34 |
| Otto Porter | WAS | $6,200 | 29.68 | 4.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $3,800 | 19.25 | 5.06 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $5,500 | 27.62 | 5.02 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $5,000 | 24.51 | 4.90 |
| Otto Porter | WAS | $6,200 | 29.68 | 4.79 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NO | $11,500 | 52.75 | 4.59 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SA | $7,300 | 35.95 | 4.92 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $6,700 | 32.98 | 4.92 |
| Ersan Ilyasova | PHI | $5,900 | 27.68 | 4.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nerlens Noel | PHI | $4,700 | 25.21 | 5.36 |
| Dario Saric | PHI | $3,900 | 20.73 | 5.31 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $4,700 | 24.72 | 5.26 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SA | $7,300 | 35.95 | 4.92 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $7,900 | 38.86 | 4.92 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $7,500 | 33.15 | 4.42 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $6,700 | 32.09 | 4.79 |
| Marcin Gortat | WAS | $6,100 | 29.34 | 4.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Lopez | CHI | $4,100 | 20.41 | 4.98 |
| Jahlil Okafor | PHI | $4,400 | 21.76 | 4.95 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $7,900 | 38.86 | 4.92 |
| Marcin Gortat | WAS | $6,100 | 29.34 | 4.81 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Keep up to date on late-day roster moves and injuries – those are not taken into consideration. Sports from the Basement provides no warranty on these suggestions and readers should make picks at their own risk.